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Assembly Wash Station
20220369866 · 2022-11-24 ·

An assembly wash station with which a plurality of users can easily and quickly wash their hands at the same time. The assembly wash station has a structural frame and a wash basin supported by the frame at a desired height relative to the ground. A water supply system is positioned above the basin so that water ejected from the water supply system is usable to wash the hands of the users as the water falls towards the wash basin. The wash basin is an elongate basin so that a plurality of users can use the assembly wash station simultaneously. Casters coupled to the frame allow the assembly wash station to be rolled to a desired location.

Handwashing station
11492788 · 2022-11-08 · ·

A handwashing station that includes a basin, a liquid dispensing system, and an air dispensing system. The liquid dispensing system is configured to dispense a liquid into the basin to wash a user's hands. The air dispensing system configured to dispense air into the basin to dry the user's hands. The user can wet, wash, rinse, and dry their hands from within the basin.

Handwashing station
11492788 · 2022-11-08 · ·

A handwashing station that includes a basin, a liquid dispensing system, and an air dispensing system. The liquid dispensing system is configured to dispense a liquid into the basin to wash a user's hands. The air dispensing system configured to dispense air into the basin to dry the user's hands. The user can wet, wash, rinse, and dry their hands from within the basin.

Long hair shampooing and washing bowl
11490703 · 2022-11-08 ·

The present invention relates to a long hair shampooing and washing bowl having a hair washing cavity/basin defined by a plurality of walls. The bowl is taller than conventional bowls/sinks, and has a greater depth to accommodate long hair and prevent hair from clogging the drain and getting tangled. The bowl has an integrated drain outlet connected to a drainage pipe to drain out the rinsed water, and a notch for supporting the neck of a user. The walls of the cavity are slanted, thereby allowing a stylist to effectively work on a user's hair and effectively rinse the hair without hair gathering at the drain outlet.

Long hair shampooing and washing bowl
11490703 · 2022-11-08 ·

The present invention relates to a long hair shampooing and washing bowl having a hair washing cavity/basin defined by a plurality of walls. The bowl is taller than conventional bowls/sinks, and has a greater depth to accommodate long hair and prevent hair from clogging the drain and getting tangled. The bowl has an integrated drain outlet connected to a drainage pipe to drain out the rinsed water, and a notch for supporting the neck of a user. The walls of the cavity are slanted, thereby allowing a stylist to effectively work on a user's hair and effectively rinse the hair without hair gathering at the drain outlet.

Connector for guiding liquid overflow out of a disposable liner when received in a basin for contacting the liquid and related method
11613879 · 2023-03-28 · ·

A connector for use with a disposable flexible liner installed in a basin to contact liquid is provided to bridge between an overflow opening provided in the liner and an overflow aperture provided in an upright wall of the basin, so that when liquid containable in an interior volume of the basin exceeds a prescribed height, the liquid is enabled to drain out of the interior volume through the liner at the communicated openings/apertures. A conduit formed by the connector for insertion into the basin to bridge between the communicated openings/apertures is arranged for a friction fit in an overflow throat extending from the overflow aperture defined in the basin. A related method for using a replaceable liner in a basin having an overflow aperture is also disclosed.

Connector for guiding liquid overflow out of a disposable liner when received in a basin for contacting the liquid and related method
11613879 · 2023-03-28 · ·

A connector for use with a disposable flexible liner installed in a basin to contact liquid is provided to bridge between an overflow opening provided in the liner and an overflow aperture provided in an upright wall of the basin, so that when liquid containable in an interior volume of the basin exceeds a prescribed height, the liquid is enabled to drain out of the interior volume through the liner at the communicated openings/apertures. A conduit formed by the connector for insertion into the basin to bridge between the communicated openings/apertures is arranged for a friction fit in an overflow throat extending from the overflow aperture defined in the basin. A related method for using a replaceable liner in a basin having an overflow aperture is also disclosed.

PLUMBING FIXTURE AND METHODS OF OPERATION
20230160188 · 2023-05-25 · ·

The present invention relates to systems and methods for reducing microbial contamination, particularly biofilm formation, in plumbing fixtures. In particular, the invention provides a computer implemented method for counteracting biofilm formation in a plumbing fixture, and a plumbing fixture in which the method may be applied. The method comprises: monitoring a parameter relating to microbial presence within the plumbing fixture, for example using a sensor; determining a level of risk related to biofilm formation based on the monitored parameter, for example based on sensor data; and in accordance with the determined level of risk, applying a countermeasure to the plumbing fixture in order to counteract biofilm formation.

Method for water saving by retrofitting an institutional plumbing fixture and plumbing fixture made by such method
11649617 · 2023-05-16 ·

Disclosed is a method for water saving by retrofitting an institutional plumbing fixture having a combination of an integral lavatory basin and a toilet bowel integrally attached thereto by inserting into the fixture a urinal-type collection receptacle having a water inlet opening on its top side and a water outlet opening on its bottom side; and fluidly interposing the receptacle via the inlet and outlet openings between the lavatory drain pipe and the drain trap provided for the plumbing fixture. Also disclosed is an institutional plumbing fixture retrofit for water saving, and a retrofit urinal-type receptacle.

Method for water saving by retrofitting an institutional plumbing fixture and plumbing fixture made by such method
11649617 · 2023-05-16 ·

Disclosed is a method for water saving by retrofitting an institutional plumbing fixture having a combination of an integral lavatory basin and a toilet bowel integrally attached thereto by inserting into the fixture a urinal-type collection receptacle having a water inlet opening on its top side and a water outlet opening on its bottom side; and fluidly interposing the receptacle via the inlet and outlet openings between the lavatory drain pipe and the drain trap provided for the plumbing fixture. Also disclosed is an institutional plumbing fixture retrofit for water saving, and a retrofit urinal-type receptacle.